The "Work Like It Depends On God" Project

A Rotation of Study and Practice; Learning want it means to be a Christian in the Workplace

Purpose

Colossians 1: 28 and 29

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ. Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

Notes

Most of these posts are my own but not all. Proper credits and links are embedded.

This blog has had a few names and this one is not likely the last.

FInding Joy in the Struggle with the Study of God @ Work

In 1990 I went to a Your Work Matters to God Bible study. The study was at a guy's office (Gary Seale) and on a Thursday at lunch. Looking back, where I was in life, by attitude...well, it had to be God thing.

The materials were by Doug Sherman and I was introduced to a God who works..Genesis 1:1..let there be light, 7..He made the sky, 16..God made the sun and moon, 24....He made creatures in their own image, 26...He made man in His image. From the first lesson, I've been changing, and my reason to work has changed.

After the 12 week study I went to Pastor Morrison looking to continue with another class. Morrison strongly suggested I lead a study with the same materials I had just finished. This study led to a few more over the years and my view of work, the Bible, and Christianity has evolved since. And my attitude about work has gradually changed; the work can be hard, but my approach and reason has changed.

Ten years later another pastor, Paul Uttnage, introduced me to DTS Leaderboard and a series of meetings over a three year period. That turn in my path led me to Bakke Graduate University and its Theology of Work class which I audited in the Spring, 2008. This blog began during that class has become more of an ongoing thought process and material dump. It springs out of my continued struggle as I live and practice a "worldview" of theology of work; and it's a good struggle.

Proverbs 25:2, It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. James 1: 2-4, Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Note: Other postings and book points that pertain to this subject will be moved to this site from my other blogs. Those sites can be found in my profile listed below. Comments, suggestions, questions, and concerns are welcome. To that end.....

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About Me

Since 1984, Danny's goal has been to make a difference in the community that he serves through home ownership and helping people build their businesses out in front of themselves.

A Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and a Certified John Maxwell Team coach, Danny's intensity for helping people is backed by over 30 years of mortgage lending experience. His first priority is honesty, integrity, and a solid commitment to quality. He will never sacrifice quality for profit. Danny's reputation and trust with his business partners leverages his use of data to methodically create solutions that best aid the client.

You can reach Danny at on his cell at 512-773-6528 or email Danny@DannyLSmith.com.

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Links to Other Subject Resources

Theology of Work Project
TradingUp.org
Fellowship of Christian Companies/Christ@Work
WorkLife
The Speed of Trust in God's Eyes Project
Bible Study: Your Work Matters to God

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Links to Notes, etc

Article on Laity/Leadership
Joy at Work Notes
MindMap of Notes
BGU Coursework: Theology of Work

The "Work Like It Depends On God" Project

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